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ABOUT US

CELEBRATING

25 Years of Education Excellence

Welcome from the Director

Welcome to International School Dhaka! We are proud to celebrate 25 years of high-quality educational achievement. We are the premier international IB school in Dhaka offering a world-class academic and co-curricular program for students from 2-19 years old. 

WHY ISD?

Our expert teachers bring a wealth of international experience

Our teachers truly understand the needs of their students on all levels – cognitive, social and emotional. They’re experienced professionals who really know their content areas and have a solid grasp of best teaching practices. They are also flexible, collaborative innovators who are enthusiastic about their work and about their students. 

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A world-renowned curriculum

The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is the most respected and widely followed academic program in the international school world.  The robust, inquiry-based curriculum spans Early Years to Grade 12, starting with the Primary Years Program (PYP), continuing onto the Middle Years Program (MYP), and concluding with the Diploma Program (DP), which prepares students for the world's best universities.

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Unique International Partnerships 

At International School Dhaka, we have access to outstanding resources and unique learning opportunities. This is all thanks to the integral role we play in supporting thriving international and local families. Collaborating with leading organizations makes for a very special learning environment for everyone. One that is incredibly rich in both resources and opportunities, which you won’t find elsewhere. 

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An extensive co-curricular program

Not only do we focus on maintaining high academic standards through our curriculum. Just as important is the development of the whole child. We strive to help students develop in a holistic, balanced way.

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An internationally-minded community

You’ll hear us talk a lot about community at ISD.  We are an exceptionally diverse and inclusive group of people, representing over 30 nationalities. Students are exposed to a multitude of cultures, customs and ideas. This promotes respect, encourages collaboration and sees our young people develop high levels of empathy and compassion.

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Robotics in Education

ISD partners with renowned US college Carnegie Mellon University to bring its world-leading research-backed robotics programme to our school, where Grade 1-10 students work with experts to learn about programming, coding, computational thinking, using Lego and VEX kits. 
Students can also take part in the robotic school camps that run throughout the year and receive Carnegie Mellon certification upon successful completion.

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Barca Football Academy

ISD partners with Barça Academy, with a goal to grow grassroots football
We are proud of our international partnership with FC Barcelona which brings Barça Academy, the official football school of FC Barcelona, with presence in 34 countries around the world to Bangladesh.
We launched our first Autumn Training Camp in June 2023, featuring a sell-out crowd of students from ISD and throughout Bangladesh, all of whom benefited from the expert training of Barça Academy coaches. All Training Camps kick off on the exceptional sporting facilities of ISD Field.

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Our Accreditations

The school is recognized by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education, and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We are authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization   (IBO).

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A purpose-built campus with learning and play in mind, in stunning natural surroundings, there’s plenty to inspire our students, both inside and outside the classroom. We’re fortunate to have access to over 5.5 acres of land that offer extensive facilities.
 

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Our Leadership Team

 

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

OUR MISSION 

ISD is the premier international school of Bangladesh preparing students for global citizenship and academic success through a dynamic IB curriculum supported by a diverse community. 

OUR VISION 

ISD will empower our students through innovative learning to achieve academic excellence for impactful global citizenship.

OUR VALUES

WELLBEING

Our community is dedicated to supporting everyone's learning and balanced growth, both individually and as a group.

KINDNESS 

Our community values respect, empathy, and compassion in our relationships with each other and in our roles as active global citizens.

RESPONSIBILITY 

Our community takes action to help local and global communities, aiming for a more inclusive, fair, sustainable, and peaceful world.

One important change we are proud to announce at the beginning of this year to mark our 25th Anniversary, is our new mission, vision and values statement for ISD.